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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Meionite



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Zinnwaldite and Meionite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly, Vitreous
Distinct
0.02
-
1.565-1.625
-
monoclinic
0.040-0.050
-
 
Vitreous, Resinous
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.556-1.600
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-
0.024-0.037
Transparent

Zinnwaldite and Meionite Optic Character

Zinnwaldite and Meionite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Zinnwaldite Vs Meionite like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Zinnwaldite and Meionite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Zinnwaldite and Meionite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Meionite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Zinnwaldite is while Zinnwaldite is in appearance.